Events
2026 Open House Dates
The Historic Edwards-Franklin House at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030, will be open to the public from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the following dates:
May 9, 10
June 14 (Join us June 13 at the Ground Steak Festival in Dobson)
July 11 and 12
August 8 and 9
September 12 and 13
The Historic Edwards-Franklin House at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030, will be open to the public from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the following dates:
May 9, 10
June 14 (Join us June 13 at the Ground Steak Festival in Dobson)
July 11 and 12
August 8 and 9
September 12 and 13
The Surry County Historical Society hosts several programs each year on a variety of topics of interest to local history enthusiasts. This page will be updated as program information becomes available.
Programs
Please check this page and follow us on Facebook for information about upcoming programs.
May 14 - Annual Meeting more information
May 16- Tea at the Edwards-Franklin House to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary
June 13 - Ground Steak Festival, Dobson NC (information booth)
June 14- 2:00 pm Celebrate America’s 250th FREE EVENT
“Captain Gideon Edwards in the Revolutionary War”
Presented by Rodney Pell
The Historic Edwards-Franklin House at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
July 11- 2:00 PM FREE EVENT
Revolutionary War Life on the Frontier
Presented by the Fort Dobbs State Historical Site
The Historic Edwards-Franklin House at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
July 23 - 6:00 pm Free to the Public
The Moravians and the Revolutionary War
Presented by Martha Hartley, Director of Research at Old Salem
Surry Service Center at 915 East Atkins St. in Dobson, NC.
(The Service Center is located next to the Dobson Farmers' Market)
July 30 - 6:00 pm Free to the Public
The Overmountain Men and their march to the King's Mountain Battle
Presented by R.G. Absher
Surry Service Center at 915 East Atkins St. in Dobson, NC.
(The Service Center is located next to the Dobson Farmers' Market)
Programs
Please check this page and follow us on Facebook for information about upcoming programs.
May 14 - Annual Meeting more information
May 16- Tea at the Edwards-Franklin House to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary
June 13 - Ground Steak Festival, Dobson NC (information booth)
June 14- 2:00 pm Celebrate America’s 250th FREE EVENT
“Captain Gideon Edwards in the Revolutionary War”
Presented by Rodney Pell
The Historic Edwards-Franklin House at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
July 11- 2:00 PM FREE EVENT
Revolutionary War Life on the Frontier
Presented by the Fort Dobbs State Historical Site
The Historic Edwards-Franklin House at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
July 23 - 6:00 pm Free to the Public
The Moravians and the Revolutionary War
Presented by Martha Hartley, Director of Research at Old Salem
Surry Service Center at 915 East Atkins St. in Dobson, NC.
(The Service Center is located next to the Dobson Farmers' Market)
July 30 - 6:00 pm Free to the Public
The Overmountain Men and their march to the King's Mountain Battle
Presented by R.G. Absher
Surry Service Center at 915 East Atkins St. in Dobson, NC.
(The Service Center is located next to the Dobson Farmers' Market)
Yearly Events
- Regional History Week
The Surry County Historical Society is proud to participate, along with other organizations, in a week of educational experiences for school groups that bring to life activities and traditions of bygone times. - Sonker Festival
The Sonker Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of October at the Edwards Franklin House from 12 - 4 PM - rain (not hurricanes) or shine. It features the deep-dish pies, known as sonker, displays of local crafts and historical collections as well as traditional music performed by musicians from the area. The festival is held at the Edwards Franklin House. more information - Annual Meeting
- A Traditional Christmas Join the Historical Society for traditional Christmas Decorations at the Historic Edwards Franklin House. more information